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OB&GYNAE 3001 - Reproductive Biology

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2020

In this course, students will investigate the biological processes of reproduction, including the endocrinology and physiology of male and female reproduction, puberty, lactation and menopause. They will gain an understanding of the determinants of fertility and infertility, and how reproductive biotechnology is used to overcome poor fertility. This course will also include a focus on the biology of normal and disordered pregnancy. Students will explore how reproductive biology impacts other aspects of health, exploring implications of early life exposures for later health and of the biology of reproductive cancers. Social and ethical implications of reproductive technologies and research will be discussed within appropriate topics. Students will have opportunities to hear from scientists and practitioners with relevant expertise. Active learning will be encouraged, for example, through guided reading and group exercises. Students will enhance skills in analysis of literature and in creating a coherent written account of a body of work.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code OB&GYNAE 3001
    Course Reproductive Biology
    Coordinating Unit Medical Studies
    Term Semester 2
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange
    Prerequisites ANAT SC 2109 or MEDIC ST 1000B
    Incompatible OB&GYNAE 3000, ANAT SC 3102
    Assessment Participation, Essay plan, 2 Written Essays, Quizzes, Final Exam
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Eleanor Peirce

    Course Coordinators:

    Dr Eleanor Peirce and Prof Mark Nottle
    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
    1 Demonstrate an understanding of major aspects of male and female reproductive biology over the life course.
    2 Demonstrate an understanding of the biology of normal pregnancy and disorders of pregnancy.
    3 Explain current practice and developments in contraception, management of subfertility and infertility, and approaches to prevention and treatment of reproductive disorders, including the underlying biology.
    4 Discuss social and ethical aspects of reproductive technologies and research.
    5 Locate, evaluate and synthesise evidence related to reproductive biology.
    6 Communicate scientific information clearly and concisely in spoken and written English.
    7 Work effectively as an individual and in groups in the pursuit of scientific knowledge.
    最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)
    Deep discipline knowledge
    • informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
    • acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
    • accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
    1, 2, 3, 4
    Critical thinking and problem solving
    • steeped in research methods and rigor
    • based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
    • demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
    4, 5
    Teamwork and communication skills
    • developed from, with, and via the SGDE
    • honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
    • encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
    6, 7
    Career and leadership readiness
    • technology savvy
    • professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
    • forward thinking and well informed
    • tested and validated by work based experiences
    1-7
    Intercultural and ethical competency
    • adept at operating in other cultures
    • comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
    • able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
    • demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
    4
    Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
    • a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
    • open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
    • able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
    4, 7
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    There is no set textbook for this course. All resources, including the links to journal articles and reading lists, will be disseminated via MyUni.
    Online Learning
    The primary means of communication outside of formal contact hours will be via MyUni. Announcements and discussion boards will be the main method of communicating with the student cohort. Course material will be supported by online resources via MyUni. Material will be sequentially released in line with the teaching and learning activities in each week.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    Lectures will be used to introduce topics and theoretical considerations, and will also provide opportunities to hear from scientists and medical practitioners with relevant expertise.

    Workshop time will be used in a range of ways to develop the theoretical and practical concepts raised in lectures: for example, to share and provide feedback on independent learning tasks, journal club activities to develop, practice and demonstrate skills in evaluating literature, discussions of controversies and uncertainties, and to undertake group exercises.
    Workload

    No information currently available.

    Learning Activities Summary
    Indicative  Topics
    1. Reproductive life course; physiology and endocrinology of male and female reproduction, gamete development, puberty and menopause
    2. Determinants of fertility and infertility; including environmental/physiological, pregnancy recognition, immune tolerance
    3. Fertilisation, conception and congenital abnormalities
    4. Biology of pregnancy; including embryonic development, implantation & placentation, fetal development, maternal adaptations to pregnancy, parturition, disorders of pregnancy (SGA/IUGR, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, preterm delivery)
    5. Lactation
    6. Developmental origins of health and disease
    7. Reproductive (hormone-driven)cancers
  • Assessment

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    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Quizzes: 10%

    Essay plan (by week 4): 10%

    2 written essays: 20% each

    Participation (including 5% peer assessment from workshops): 10%

    Final exam: 30%

    Assessment Related Requirements
    N/A
    Assessment Detail
    Workshop Participation – 10% weighting 
    Students are required to prepare in advance for selected activities, e.g. a journal club. Contributions based on prepared material will be assessed, as well as overall engagement in workshops.
    Half of this mark will be a peer assessment.

    Essay Plan – 10% weighting
    Students are required to submit a plan for their first essay.

    Essays – 2 x 2000 words,  weighting of 20% each
    Students are required to write two 2000 word essays. Guidelines and a choice of topics for each essay is provided via MyUni.
     
    Quizzes:  10% weighting
    These are accessible via MyUni for selected topics.

    Exam - 30% weighting
    A 2-hour exam is held at the end of semester in the official 最新糖心Vlog examination period.
    Submission
    Assessments will be submitted online via MyUni and feedback will be provided electronically.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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